Aloes and agaves are admittedly awesome. So are the more unsung heroes of the water wise world such as aeoniums, echeverias, euphorbias, senecio, and graptopetulums. Not to mention graptoverias, crassulas, kalanchoes, and cotyledon. Often pigeonholed for containers, these 10 genera belong on the list of superb garden choices. The past year I planted 40 varieties… Read More Go beyond aloes and agaves
Just look at an agave, and you fall in love with this sculptural, rosette-shaped succulent. Touch one, and you may find leathery leaves and wicked spines. Trim one, and you may get caustic sap that causes severe rash. Plants may not flower for many years, but once they do they die, usually leaving offsets behind… Read More My 3 favorite agaves
Early 2014’s rationing to less than half our prior consumption was a turning point. Overnight I went from blissfully unaware of how we used water to resolutely committed to sustainable landscaping. Wanting a sound basis for tough decisions, I recalled life cycle assessment (LCA), a systematic evaluation of product stages from cradle to grave. I… Read More Follow the water
Landscaping Water Wise 